Chapter 249: Desert Squad

When Zhou Ming came out of the Jingyuan Pavilion, it was only 00:40. Judging from the time, they had only been in there for a short half an hour. Of course, due to the old age of Yang Du Zhongyuan and Lin Zekang were old, and their energy did not allow them to be delayed for too long, but this short half hour was definitely a half hour that changed the world at least in Zhou Ming's opinion, because in Zhou Ming's memory, the multinational forces led by the United States completely crushed Iraq. After 42 days of non-stop bombing, the ground troops registered for just 100 hours before the fighting ended.

But now that they had participated, although they could not change the final outcome of Iraq's defeat, at least they could prevent the United States from ending the war so easily. There was a way to make them pay a high price.

After leaving the Jingyuan Court, they got into the minibus arranged by Du Peng and went to the Yanjing Hotel, a five-star luxury hotel right next to Zhongnanhai. Du Peng prepared a presidential suite for them.

'If I could, I would have prepared a United Nations suite for you. I never thought that while we were still running a business in China, you would interfere with the United Nations' war actions. You even tried to slow down the US army's advance in the Iraq war. You are really whimsical!'

Du Peng then said to Zhou Ming, 'You don't even know that after I told my father the news you gave me, the Chief of Staff conducted a war simulation on it, and the conclusion was that if the US military really doesn't care about the cost, then Iraq will not be able to hold out for more than two months. If I didn't know you, I would really think you had caused some big trouble in the United States.'

Zhou Ming laughed and said, 'I wish I could cause big trouble, but unfortunately it doesn't seem like I'll get the chance. Besides, I just want to make money, I'm not interested in starting World War III.'

Du Peng's face looked a little strange, because Zhou Ming's remark, 'I'm not interested in starting World War III,' could only be said on the premise that one had the ability to start a world war. If it were anyone else, Du Peng would undoubtedly regard him as crazy, but with Zhou Ming, Du Peng truly believed that he had the ability to do so.

In the end Du Peng had no choice but to scold, 'You're such a big shot,' and then left, and Zhou Ming and Su Han entered their room.

'Zhou Ming, you must be very tired after flying 15 hours from San Francisco. Then go take a shower first, and I'll help you put your things away...'

After entering the room, Su Han said to Zhou Ming, and took over Zhou Ming's luggage. But before she could walk out, Zhou Ming's big hands wrapped around her waist and pulled her back.

'It It doesn't matter. The most important thing is that I don't want to eat you up first.

Zhou Ming said, and kissed Su Han's lips fiercely, catching her off guard. But soon Su Han was lost, and the luggage she was holding in her hands fell to the ground. After kissing for a After a while, Zhou Ming looked up, looked into her confused eyes and asked her a very unromantic question: 'Have you missed me during the two years I was gone?'

Su Han gently meowed like a kitten, but Zhou Ming then let out a sigh and added, 'But I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for long this time either. I'll be leaving for the Middle East tomorrow or the day after at the latest, because the Gulf War was originally scheduled to begin today, but it has been postponed due to some special circumstances. However, no one knows how long it can be delayed for, so I have to race against time.'

After saying Zhou Ming could clearly feel the jade in his arms stiffen for a moment. Then Su Han turned back and timidly looked at Zhou Ming and asked, 'Are you leaving right away? Aren't you going to go see your aunt and uncle?'

Hearing Su Han's words, Zhou Ming heaved a sigh: 'I really want to, but I really don't have time now. I can only say sorry to them and come back to see them after I finish things in the Middle East.'

Speaking of Finally, Zhou Ming said to Su Han, 'So how are our parents' health? Is there anything wrong?'

'Uncle are in very good health! They've also got money, and they like to travel all over the place. They even invited all their old school friends from the countryside to join them, and last month they went horse riding in the grasslands.' Su Han said a little embarrassed, 'It's just that I wanted my uncle or aunt to be the chairman, but they didn't want to, so I became the chairman, I...'

Su Han wanted to say something else, but Zhou Ming interrupted her: 'My parents have never been in a leadership position, so of course they don't know what to do. So I guess I'll just have to rely on you.'

Su Han said, shaking her head, 'It's not that I'm worried about the hard work, it's just that my uncles and aunts trust me so much, I'm always worried that I won't do a good job and disappoint them, and also disappoint you, Ming.'

Zhou Ming kissed Su Han: 'But Han has always done a great job, how could she let me down? Now Han's Yangcheng Group is the largest private enterprise in the country, and whether it's eight-treasure porridge, drinks or instant noodles, they've all become well-known national brands. Every time I talk to my parents on the phone, they praise you for being very capable!'

'Well they are just being kind. I'm not that good, I just do my job well,' Su Han said.

'That's good! But my parents are so good to you, they've let you take over as chairman of the board, so I think they've accepted you as their daughter-in-law.'

Zhou Ming asked deliberately, but Su Han blushed immediately after hearing these words from Zhou Ming. Zhou Ming found her appearance very cute and could no longer hold back, cupping Su Han's pretty face and kissing her deeply. At first Su Han was a little stiff at first, but soon she melted in Zhou Ming's kiss and took the initiative to embrace Zhou Ming's neck in passionate response.

While kissing . Zhou Ming's hands were not idle either. He took off Su Han's clothes piece by piece. When he removed her last piece of defence, Zhou Ming suddenly laughed, 'Why is this such a disaster?'

Su Han immediately covered her pretty face, as if she had no face to see Zhou Ming anymore, but Zhou Ming deliberately removed Su Han's small hands. Su Han knew that she could not escape, so she had to say weakly, 'Just now, when you hugged me back and kissed me, I felt it.'

Zhou Ming gently scratched her little nose and stroked her rosy cheeks, saying gently, 'I know these past two years have been hard on you, but I'm back now, come and welcome your man.'

Su Han nodded and said, 'Come on, my man!'

Then it was a lot of indescribable things destined to be harmonious. In short, it was already past 3 o'clock when Zhou Ming really fell asleep. And at about 7 or 8 o'clock in the morning, Zhou Ming was awakened by the phone in a daze . To Zhou Ming's surprise, the call was from his bodyguard, who said that his desert team had assembled and was ready to follow Zhou Ming at any time.

This made Zhou Ming feel a little strange: what desert team assembled and set off?

In he quickly got out of bed and, after washing up, dragged Du Peng out of bed in the other room. At first, Du Peng was still groggy and grumbling, but after Zhou Ming poured a bucket of cold water over him, he finally woke up.

'Shit! Damn it! Zhou Ming, your boss just flew 15 hours yesterday and arrived so late. You haven't seen little Han for a long time either. Won't you two be a bit nostalgic? What's the point of running me around so early in the morning? After all, I am Chairman Du's grandson too, can I have a bit of the dignity of a red child?' Du Peng loudly complained to Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming dropped the basin in his hand: 'Okay, stop screaming at me. Do you think I want to come to you so early in the morning? Just now I got a call, he said his desert team has assembled and is ready to go at any time. Do you know what that means?'

'I said Zhou Ming, did your boss get sucked dry of his essence by a foreign girl? Why has his IQ dropped...'

Du Peng was rudely interrupted here, and Su Han, holding a basin in her hand, said to him unceremoniously, 'Watch what you say!'

'I'm really going to be defeated by you two!' Du Peng wailed, 'Isn't he the bodyguard assigned to you by the Central Committee? So of course the squad he has assembled is also your bodyguard. After all, you are going to Iraq next, where the Gulf War is about to break out. Old Yang are worried about your safety, so they have specially selected this special squad for you. It's just that they are used to getting up early as soldiers, so they contacted you so early.'

Zhou Ming patted his own head. It seems that not being awake really affects judgment. However, this is also something that Zhou Ming did not expect. Yang Lao and the others can be so considerate for themselves.

You have to know that apart from state leaders, people from other ministries and commissions probably don't have such tight protection when they go abroad. Although there is the factor of going to war soon, there is no doubt about the extra care that Yang and the others have for themselves.

Seeing that Ming finally understood, and Du Peng said again, 'Now do you understand? Can I go back to sleep?'

'Of course not, because he said his squad has already assembled, and you have to go with me to take a look.' Zhou Ming and then pointed at Du Peng's bed and said, 'And your bed is all wet like you wet the bed. Do you think you can still sleep?'

Du Peng then reluctantly got up and scolded, 'Fuck! Zhou Ming, I hate you!'

Zhou Ming said it didn't matter, and then when Du Peng had finished washing up, they went together to the lobby on the first floor of the Yanjing Hotel. Because the assembly was over, they went here, and as soon as they arrived in the lobby, saw them. Unlike the soldiers of the White Tiger Regiment, who had been annihilated by just 13 volunteers, Ou Ba and his comrades were sitting upright in the lobby, with a strong and determined air about them.

If they had been other hotels, having such a group of soldiers would be surprising, but at the Yanjing Hotel, it was not uncommon for important leaders to stay here, and these soldiers might just be the security guards, so it was relatively unremarkable.

Seeing Zhou Ming they went downstairs and immediately took the lead in standing up and saluting Zhou Ming, saying, 'Hello, Chief! The Desert Squad reports for duty! Ten people should be here and ten people are here!'

The report was very seriously. It seems that seeing his comrades in arms reminded him of his past military life, but he also understood that he was not in the barracks now, so he did not shout, but spoke in a normal voice.

Even though he was not a soldier, Zhou Ming returned the salute, gestured for them to sit down together, and then introduced Zhou Ming to the desert squad. Since Zhou Ming was going to the Gulf region in the future, the nine people selected were elite soldiers who were most familiar with the desert climate and environment. Even six of them had even carried out missions in the Gulf region before and still had an impression of the geography there.

It seems that Yang Lao really went to great lengths to prepare themselves. Although this is a national effort, it is still not easy to find a team specialised in the Gulf region in such a short time.

Zhou Ming looked at the bulging backpacks on the sofa and asked, 'You've already got everything you need and are ready to go?'

They nodded and said, 'Yes, these are the essentials!'

'Since you're prepared, then let's set off as soon as possible,' said Zhou Ming.

They stood up and answered yes. Then Zhou Ming glanced back at Su Han, who smiled and said, 'Go, I'll wait for you to come back.'

Only then did left, and after Zhou Ming had taken them away, Su Han stroked her belly gently and murmured, 'I hope I can get pregnant with his child!'